Overview
Role: Deputy Manager
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £15.94 per hour (£31,083 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 3 support shifts and 2 admin days per week. Shifts vary between 7:30 am and 9:30 pm, Monday to Sunday (shift rota).
Contract: Full-time, permanent.
Driving requirement: A valid full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role.
Right to work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
Who you will be supporting
CB’s Support Role – Make a Real Difference
You will support a young woman with learning disabilities and complex health needs, including epilepsy. The role requires someone calm, upbeat and trustworthy to help her do the things she loves. You will help with communication using Makaton and picture cards, personal care, and daily activities. You will enjoy music, laughter and good company, while also valuing quiet time at home.
AH’s Support Role – Active, Rewarding, and Varied
AH is a lively individual with limited communication who benefits from a consistent, patient team. He uses some Makaton and responds well to calm, clear communication and gentle redirection. This is a hands-on, active role requiring physical fitness and confidence driving. You will support AH through a busy weekly schedule including farm work, arts and crafts, hydrotherapy and gardening. Experience with learning disabilities is essential, as is a positive, can-do attitude.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to the following areas of expertise:
* Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake.
* Statutory guidance & CQC regulations exposure.
* Experience with complex health needs, learning disabilities, autism and sight loss.
* Experience in managing, assessing and mentoring new supporters.
* Resilient, calm and able to work under pressure.
* Effective verbal and written communication and ability to produce written reports.
* Hold a full UK driving licence.
About You
Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others\' lives? Do you have a calm, caring and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? Are you ambitious and looking to progress in your career? We are looking for a Deputy Manager who can stay calm under pressure, be enthusiastic, proactive and have strong administration skills. You should be able to work and make decisions autonomously in the absence of the home manager.
What will you be doing?
* Management Responsibilities: assist the service manager to ensure high-quality support, including rota management, staff supervisions, training new team members, leading and supporting the team to complete support plans and risk assessments.
* Partnership Working: work with the people we support, their families, our specialist support teams and external agencies to champion skilled interactions, person-centred planning and partnership working.
* Creativity and Planning: design and implement professionally developed support plans to improve daily life, with sound judgment and creative solutions.
* Daily Care & Support: assist with personal care, meal preparation, medication and other daily tasks.
* Building Relationships: understand needs and help individuals live life on their own terms.
* Empowering Independence: assist with personal goals and encourage creativity and independence.
* Social Engagement: support holidays, events and hobbies to help individuals enjoy activities they love.
* Respect & Dignity: ensure individuals and families are treated with respect, dignity and equality.
Benefits
* Comprehensive Training: induction, ongoing training and support.
* Career Progression: opportunities for professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
* Recognition & Rewards: excellence awards and long service recognition.
* Work-Life Balance: up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options and life-event leave.
* Financial Benefits: discounts, cashback, pension schemes.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance and sick pay.
* Refer a Friend: £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Worker).
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those we support. Checks include:
* Criminal background check via DBS (where appropriate).
* Identity, address and right to work verification.
* Health declaration to ensure medical suitability.
* References to confirm conduct in health or social care settings.
These checks will be carried out prior to offering a start date at SeeAbility’s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from all identities, including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, are welcome. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process and in the role.
Note: This summary is provided for current visibility and does not imply a job offer or guarantee of employment.
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